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9 | Background Information<br />
2006 FIFA World Cup<br />
<strong>Highlights</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Production</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
For <strong>the</strong> 2006 FIFA World Cup, HBS will build on its success at <strong>the</strong> 2002 FIFA World<br />
Cup to provide Broadcast Partners with programming that meets <strong>the</strong> highest<br />
standards <strong>of</strong> quality and innovation.<br />
The broadcast landscape for pr<strong>of</strong>essional football (soccer) has become incredibly diverse. There are<br />
more outlets — public and commercial channels, cable, satellite, internet — than ever before.<br />
As viewing patterns change, HBS has responded to <strong>the</strong> challenges facing broadcasters and has<br />
developed a production philosophy based on <strong>the</strong> following principles:<br />
• Basic Feed: All Broadcast Partners, regardless <strong>of</strong> size,<br />
have access to <strong>the</strong> high-quality Basic International Feed,<br />
(BIF)<br />
• Super Feeds: HBS produces a variety <strong>of</strong> feeds as part <strong>of</strong><br />
its Multi-Feed concept. Broadcasters have access to <strong>the</strong>se<br />
feeds depending on <strong>the</strong> rights <strong>the</strong>y have acquired.<br />
The <strong>Production</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> for 2006 is based on feedback from <strong>the</strong> 2002<br />
event — in line with HBS’s philosophy <strong>of</strong> building on experience —<br />
and extensive debriefings with broadcasters. HBS is retaining<br />
many <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2002 production innovations and has plans to<br />
enhance o<strong>the</strong>rs:<br />
Dream team camera crews<br />
The "Dream Team" concept remains one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pillars <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> production philosophy. In order to ensure<br />
<strong>the</strong> highest quality production <strong>of</strong> all 64 matches, HBS has assembled a world-class team <strong>of</strong> television<br />
directors, with a track record in <strong>the</strong> industry. The majority <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se television directors have worked<br />
for <strong>the</strong> major European television networks. During <strong>the</strong> FIFA World Cup, <strong>the</strong>y manage hand-picked<br />
teams with whom <strong>the</strong>y have worked extensively in <strong>the</strong> past. HBS Directors adhere 100% to HBS<br />
production guidelines and attend specific and dedicated production seminars.<br />
Camera positions<br />
HBS will be using up to 25 cameras (23 + 2 player cams) around each pitch for <strong>the</strong> 2006 FIFA World<br />
Cup – a very high number. The maximum number used in 2002 was 23 and only for <strong>the</strong> biggest<br />
matches. The pictures will be received in <strong>the</strong> HBS Master OB Van where <strong>the</strong> producer will select and<br />
mix <strong>the</strong> chosen images, before sending <strong>the</strong> finished picture forward to <strong>the</strong> venue Technical Operations<br />
Centre, <strong>the</strong>n to <strong>the</strong> IBC.<br />
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Multilateral camera placement<br />
Match coverage uses 23 cameras with two additional cameras specifically for <strong>the</strong> PlayerCam A & B<br />
Feeds.<br />
Camera 1: Elevated and positioned at <strong>the</strong> centre point <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pitch, it provides <strong>the</strong> main<br />
wide shot.<br />
Camera 2: Medium close-up and close-up coverage <strong>of</strong> action.<br />
Cameras 3 & 4: Located on <strong>the</strong> 16m lines, used to cover <strong>of</strong>fensive action, including <strong>of</strong>f-side<br />
calls for replays. Provide medium close-up <strong>of</strong> nearest goalkeepers and<br />
linesmen.<br />
Cameras 5 & 6: Two cameras, providing low–angle, super slow-motion replays <strong>of</strong> players<br />
and action.<br />
Cameras 7 & 8: Two super slow-motion cameras, situated behind <strong>the</strong> goals.<br />
Camera 9: Located at <strong>the</strong> centre line, pitch level, it provides close-up coverage.<br />
Camera 10: Dedicated Tactical Feed camera, normally located very high behind <strong>the</strong> left<br />
goal.<br />
Camera 11: Mounted high behind <strong>the</strong> right goal.<br />
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Cameras 12 & 13: Mini-cameras placed next to each goal. They provide close-up replays <strong>of</strong><br />
action near <strong>the</strong> goal.<br />
Camera 14: Crane-mounted camera located behind left goal.<br />
Camera 15: Crane-mounted camera located behind goal, can be moved to pitch centre.<br />
Cameras 16 & 17: Steadycam cameras used to cover players, benches and o<strong>the</strong>r action at<br />
pitch level.<br />
Camera 18: Reverse angle super slow-motion camera used for shots <strong>of</strong> coaches,<br />
personalities, players on <strong>the</strong> side lines, and replays <strong>of</strong> action.<br />
Cameras 19 & 20: Two elevated reverse angle cameras used for Team A & B coverage.<br />
Camera 21: Super slow-motion camera on <strong>the</strong> reverse side at <strong>the</strong> centre line, pitch level.<br />
Camera 22: Additional close-up camera, positioned on <strong>the</strong> main camera platform (and<br />
back up for 1 & 2).<br />
Cameras 23 & 24: PlayerCams A & B. Each player cam will be used to continuously follow a<br />
single player during <strong>the</strong> whole match.<br />
Camera 25: Provides <strong>the</strong> beauty shot, an aerial view <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> stadium and if possible <strong>the</strong><br />
surrounding area.<br />
Multi-Feeds<br />
The concept <strong>of</strong> different packages <strong>of</strong> feeds was developed for <strong>the</strong> 2002 FIFA World Cup. Following<br />
its great success with broadcasters, <strong>the</strong> concept has been retained and enhanced for <strong>the</strong> 2006 FIFA<br />
World Cup. Called <strong>the</strong> Multi-Feed Concept, it gives Broadcast Partners access to both <strong>the</strong> Basic<br />
International Feed (traditional match coverage — BIF), and a full range <strong>of</strong> Super Feeds including:<br />
• The new Extended Stadium Feed (ESF)<br />
• A turnkey program called <strong>the</strong> EBIF Show<br />
• A range <strong>of</strong> Supplemental Feeds<br />
The Multi-Feed Concept provides Broadcast Partners with extra flexibility:<br />
• “Small” Broadcast Partners have access to normally unaffordable coverage.<br />
• “Big” Broadcast Partners can focus <strong>the</strong>ir efforts and resources on producing additional<br />
features about <strong>the</strong> competition and <strong>the</strong>ir national teams.<br />
• Digital television Broadcast Partners can broadcast several Super Feeds live, <strong>the</strong>reby<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering additional channels to <strong>the</strong>ir subscribers.<br />
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The Multi-Feed Concept benefits both analogue and digital television Broadcast Partners:<br />
• Pre-match: Much more material is provided for use in <strong>the</strong> build-up to <strong>the</strong> match.<br />
• Live coverage: Broadcast Partners can enhance <strong>the</strong> Extended Stadium Feed or tailor it to<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir audience using Supplemental Feeds.<br />
Post-match shows: Broadcast Partners can record <strong>the</strong> Supplemental Feeds, which will provide <strong>the</strong>m<br />
with extensive, extra footage. Broadcasters with highlights rights will also benefit from this additional<br />
footage, as it can be used to supplement <strong>the</strong> permanently updated highlights available via <strong>the</strong><br />
Permanent <strong>Highlights</strong> Feed.<br />
In 2006 <strong>the</strong>re will be even more flexibility for <strong>the</strong> Broadcast Partners as <strong>the</strong>y will be able to select <strong>the</strong><br />
individual feeds that <strong>the</strong>y want to use. Subject to <strong>the</strong> rights <strong>the</strong>y have acquired, Broadcast Partners<br />
will have <strong>the</strong> ability to order feeds individually, ra<strong>the</strong>r than booking a full package as it was in 2002.<br />
In 2006, HBS will implement two new bookable services that will <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong> Broadcast Partners even<br />
more flexibility and accessibility to match footage, including unseen match clips:<br />
• HBS Media Server (storage/exchange space managed by HBS where Broadcast Partners can<br />
have access to <strong>the</strong> entire 2006 FIFA World Cup footage library)<br />
• Clip Compilation Channel (access to high quality slow-motion angles not included in <strong>the</strong> main<br />
match feeds)<br />
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Basic International Feed (BIF)<br />
The Basic International Feed will provide regular coverage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 64 matches and will start 10 minutes<br />
before kick-<strong>of</strong>f and end five minutes after <strong>the</strong> final whistle. This feed will contain <strong>the</strong> same camera<br />
coverage as <strong>the</strong> ESF/CSF and includes half-time highlights, but no full-time highlights.<br />
Extended Stadium Feed (ESF)<br />
The ESF (Extended Stadium Feed) is <strong>the</strong> cornerstone <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Multi-Feed Concept. It will provide live<br />
coverage from <strong>the</strong> stadium from 30 minutes before kick-<strong>of</strong>f until approximately 15 minutes after <strong>the</strong><br />
full-time whistle, depending on <strong>the</strong> activity in <strong>the</strong> stadium. Content will include live pre-match stadium<br />
colour, match coverage plus half-time and full-time highlights. A clean version, without graphics, called<br />
<strong>the</strong> Clean Stadium Feed (CSF) will also be made available.<br />
EBIF Show<br />
The EBIF Show is a fully produced live programme feed that includes pre-match coverage, match<br />
coverage and post-match coverage, ready for live transmission. This feed will begin 30 minutes before<br />
kick-<strong>of</strong>f and finish 30 minutes after <strong>the</strong> final whistle.<br />
There will be fixed points in <strong>the</strong> running order to allow broadcasters to switch to commercial breaks<br />
and return seamlessly to <strong>the</strong> feed. Running orders for <strong>the</strong> pre-match and post-match segments <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
show will be distributed to Broadcast Partners in advance along with scripts, where applicable, on a<br />
special EBIF Show website.<br />
The EBIF Show will include <strong>the</strong> following content:<br />
• The pre-match segment containing a programme menu, features, live stadium colour, fans,<br />
player arrivals, warm-ups, statistics, match information, etc.<br />
• The live match segment featuring <strong>the</strong> countdown to kick-<strong>of</strong>f and live coverage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
match, including <strong>the</strong> half-time coverage.<br />
• The post-match segment containing highlights, match statistics, interviews and analysis.<br />
The EBIF Show will include a commentary guideline in English. A dedicated EBIF Show website will be<br />
available to Broadcast Partners to deliver live information on <strong>the</strong> content <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> EBIF Show, e.g.<br />
adjusted rundowns and scripts. It will be produced in SD (16/9), complete with graphics and can be<br />
accessed by Broadcast Partners at <strong>the</strong> IBC only.<br />
Permanent <strong>Highlights</strong> Feed<br />
From 10 minutes prior to kick-<strong>of</strong>f, highlights will be available on a specific channel. They will be<br />
updated after every significant action <strong>of</strong> play. These highlights will be played in a loop. At <strong>the</strong><br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> match, <strong>the</strong> loop is just a few seconds in length. At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> match, <strong>the</strong> duration<br />
will largely depend on <strong>the</strong> intensity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> match, probably from three to five minutes. Each action is<br />
identified by a minute marker.<br />
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Tactical/Interviews Feed<br />
A dedicated camera positioned high behind one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> goals will provide a continuous wide-angle shot<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pitch, allowing Broadcast Partners to identify (and comment on) tactical situations and enhance<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir own analysis. After <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first half, <strong>the</strong> feed will include interviews conducted during <strong>the</strong><br />
half-time interval, when available. At full-time, <strong>the</strong> feed will include multilateral flash interviews<br />
conducted after <strong>the</strong> final whistle, FIFA studio interviews and <strong>the</strong> post-match press conference.<br />
PlayerCam A & B Feeds<br />
PlayerCam A & B Feeds will <strong>of</strong>fer dedicated coverage <strong>of</strong> players from team A and team B throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> match. These feeds will be independently directed and will <strong>of</strong>fer a shot that will frame <strong>the</strong> player’s<br />
head and feet at <strong>the</strong> top and bottom <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> picture.<br />
Team A & B Feeds<br />
Team A & B Feeds will provide dedicated coverage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> coaches, benches, substitutions, warm-ups<br />
and injuries throughout <strong>the</strong> match. These feeds will be independently directed and will be used<br />
primarily to <strong>of</strong>fer a framed shot <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> coach and bench throughout <strong>the</strong> match. Before kick-<strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong>y<br />
will provide warm-up and fan coverage.<br />
Feeds Distribution Chart<br />
16/9<br />
4/3<br />
Extended Stadium Feed/Clean<br />
Stadium Feed:<br />
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Available in HD and SD, both at venues and<br />
<strong>the</strong> IBC.<br />
EBIF Show/Permanent <strong>Highlights</strong>: Available only in SD, only at <strong>the</strong> IBC.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r feeds: Available in HD at <strong>the</strong> venue and in SD at <strong>the</strong><br />
IBC.<br />
Extended Stadium Feed and EBIF Show will be available in 4/3 format at <strong>the</strong> IBC.<br />
No o<strong>the</strong>r 4/3 feed delivery.
Widescreen 16/9 HDTV digital format<br />
All 64 matches will be covered in widescreen 16/9 HDTV. This feed is delivered to Broadcast Partners,<br />
but <strong>the</strong> broadcaster decides its own broadcast format, according to its policy, its market and its<br />
audience. (See Fact Sheet “What widescreen 16/9 HDTV really means”)<br />
2006 will be <strong>the</strong> first time in FIFA World Cup history that <strong>the</strong> coverage <strong>of</strong> all 64 matches will be<br />
originated in High Definition 16/9 format.<br />
The HDTV technical standard will be HD-SDI 1080i/50, compatible with worldwide standards. All<br />
cameras will be HD, including Super Live Slow Motion (SLSM) cameras. Each HBS OB Van will produce<br />
two outputs: HD-SDI 1080i/50 (1485 Mbps) and SD-SDI 625i/50 (270 Mbps). Depending on <strong>the</strong><br />
operational model chosen, <strong>the</strong> OB Van will produce simultaneous parallel outputs in HD and SD, or a<br />
single HD output that is down-resolutioned at <strong>the</strong> source to SD. The ESF and CSF are available in both<br />
HD and SD, at <strong>the</strong> venues and <strong>the</strong> IBC.<br />
Shoot and Protect<br />
To ensure that viewers watching <strong>the</strong> 2006 FIFA World Cup on 4/3 television sets do not miss<br />
important match action, HBS production teams will shoot and protect 4/3. In o<strong>the</strong>r words, <strong>the</strong> main<br />
action will be framed with <strong>the</strong> 4/3 action-safe area, while <strong>the</strong> 16/9 action area will be framed<br />
appropriately. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, all HD and SD graphics will be contained within <strong>the</strong> graphics-safe area.<br />
Broadcast Partners can broadcast in ei<strong>the</strong>r widescreen 16/9 or 4/3, or both on separate channels.<br />
They are responsible for converting <strong>the</strong> aspect ratio <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 16/9 feed according to <strong>the</strong>ir specific<br />
preferences.<br />
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Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC)<br />
The standard broadcast delivery <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2006 FIFA World Cup will be 16/9 SD. However, some<br />
Broadcast Partners may want to convert this signal to 4/3 aspect ratio. Many options, such as<br />
letterbox and centre cut-out, are available for presenting 16/9 format on a 4/3 screen. This can be<br />
done easily, using an Aspect Ratio Converter.<br />
Audio <strong>Production</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
The audio production plan is based on <strong>the</strong> key elements successfully implemented during <strong>the</strong> 2002<br />
FIFA World Cup. The basic structure <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> audio production plan has been simplified to make it<br />
easier for Broadcast Partners to use <strong>the</strong> basic mixed audio. For Broadcast Partners who require a<br />
more sophisticated audio selection, <strong>the</strong>y will be able to receive <strong>the</strong> component parts within <strong>the</strong><br />
simplified stream structure.<br />
Audio <strong>Production</strong> <strong>Highlights</strong><br />
• Audio Channels 1 and 2 <strong>of</strong> each feed will contain a usable stereo feed<br />
• Stereo RIS available on multiple feeds<br />
• English commentary available<br />
• Stereo TVIS available on multiple feeds<br />
• Coded 5.1 Multi-Channel mix available via Dolby® E<br />
• Un-encoded multi-channel feeds available<br />
• Elemental audio feeds for unilateral surround production available<br />
Multi-Channel International Sound (for ESF)<br />
For <strong>the</strong> 2002 FIFA World Cup, HBS produced un-encoded multi-channel audio. For <strong>the</strong> 2006 FIFA<br />
World Cup, HBS also plans to produce an encoded 5.1 sound mix as well as o<strong>the</strong>r specific sound<br />
outputs.<br />
The 5.1 sound mix is intended for use with <strong>the</strong> HD ESF video feed, but can also be used by Broadcast<br />
Partners broadcasting in SD. The various audio elements will be controlled and mixed at HBS control<br />
suites at <strong>the</strong> IBC to produce <strong>the</strong> Multi-Channel International Sound (MCIS). HBS Quality Control will<br />
monitor <strong>the</strong> MCIS.<br />
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Multilateral microphone placement<br />
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For fur<strong>the</strong>r information please contact:<br />
Jörg Polzer<br />
Manager, Communication & PR<br />
<strong>Infront</strong> Sports & Media AG<br />
Event Tel. +49-(0)89-949 32 077 (until 5 July)<br />
Event Mobile +49-(0)171-56 40 477 (until 10 July)<br />
press@infrontsports.com<br />
www.infrontsports.com<br />
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Nicola Taylor<br />
Director, Communication<br />
Host Broadcast Services (HBS)<br />
Event Tel. +49-(0)89-949 32 442 (until 10 July)<br />
Event Mobile +49-(0)151-1 20 06 603 (until 10 July)<br />
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